Drainage Investigation Engineer

Auger; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Pension Plan

22 Days Annual Leave

8 Bank Holidays

Job summary

Auger is seeking a Drainage Investigation Engineer to cover Maidstone and surrounding areas. You will be trained to carry out subsidence investigations alongside drainage projects, with a fully equipped vehicle and door-to-door pay.

The role focuses on independently investigating drainage systems, identifying causes, gathering evidence, and communicating findings to the Field Operations Team. Overtime optional; generous leave and pension benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in communicating with customers and explaining works.
• Ability to identify causes of drainage issues and gather evidence.
• Willingness to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Independently investigate drainage systems and recommend repairs.
• Learn and carry out subsidence investigations and gather evidence.
• Log ownership and cause of the customer's issue.
• Explain works to customers and provide reassurance.
• Complete trial holes to locate foundations and collect samples.
• Coordinate with Field Operations Team on-site challenges.

Skills

Customer care

Problem solving

Communication

Ownership

Tools

CCTV camera

CAT scanner

Job description

We're looking for aDrainage Investigation Engineer to join the Auger Team, covering Maidstone and surrounding area. As part of the role, you'll be trained to carry out subsidence investigations alongside a range of drainage investigations. Our total package is worth£36,412 - £42,122without overtime. We pay door-to-door, including drive time, and there is no on-call rota.

About Auger

We provide drainage, water mains and subsidence services across the UK, doing 'whatever it takes' for our customers. 95% of our people say they feel valued, and 81% rate us 8+ when asked how likely they are to recommend Auger as a workplace. That's why we're recognised as a Platinum level Investors in People organisation, alongside the top 2% of UK employers.

Financials

Starting Salary -£32,381.75 - £37,793.70dependent on experience

Annual Bonus - approx£2000 - £2500

5.5% Pension Contribution - approx£1781 -£2,078.65

Overtime

Optional weekend OT at 1.5x rate eg. 10 days would top up the package to£38,280 -£44,302.76

Working Hours

42.5hrs per week, Mon-Fri only &NOon-call work

We paydoor-to-doorincludingalldriving time

Go straight to your job from home - you don't have to report to a depot or yard first

Limited stay-aways, with bonuses/annual leave for more than 3 overnights per quarter

Leave

22 Days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Hol

AL increases to 25 days within 5 years' service

Enhanced bereavement, sickness and maternity / paternity leave

Benefits

Health Plan with cashback for many services including dentist, optician & physio for you and your children, as well as access to a 24-Hour GP & gym discounts

2 company-wide events per year & regular funded socials in your region

A focus on training & progression, working with some of the best engineers in the country

£1000 for successful employee referrals

Access to discounted Mortgage & Insurance Services

What We Provide

A choice of our quality uniform range& all PPE

Your own fully equipped vehicle that isn\'t shared with others

Mobile phone

Fuel and trade cards so you can stock up when you need

Local storage sites & skips

A dedicated Field Operations Team to help you with on-site challenges and any kit, equipment, materials, uniform, vehicle or plant requirements

The Role

Independently investigate drainage systems and recommend appropriate repairs

Learn and carry out subsidence investigations, including identifying potential causes and gathering relevant information and evidence

Logically establish ownership and the cause of the customer\'s issue

Confidently talk our customer through the works, giving them peace of mind

Complete trial holes to locate foundations and collect soil & root samples

Communicate proactively with our Field Operations Team at HQ

Work effectively with other engineers in our team as required

Preferred Experience

Use of CCTV camera (recording and labeling)

Use of CAT scanner in order to identify buried services and to trace/locate the drainage system by use of sonde

Reinstatement of various different domestic surface types including; paving slabs, block paving, cold lay tarmac, concrete, etc.

Ability to complete small repairs - Replacement of gullies, restbends, small sections of shallow pipework

Prior experience of completing trial holes

You'll be a great fit for Auger if

You are great at caring for customers

You are confident in finding solutions and overcoming unforeseen challenges

You take pride in the high standard of your work

You are enthusiastic, self-motivated and like to take ownership

You are looking for a stable place to build a long-term career

You have a clear DBS & driving licence

Our interview process

Stage 1 - Short 15 min phone call with our HR team

Stage 2 - Interview with management via Teams

For further information please visit our website;

www.auger.co.uk